Sangria

This drink is a favorite at parties. I found this recipe a long time ago and it was written up as “Super Bowl Sangria”. I thought that was so funny because it really doesn’t sound like a super bowl sort of drink! I played around with it each time I made it at book club, summer barbecues or girls nights in. Each time I made it a little differently and came up with the perfect recipe. This is such a refreshing drink, but beware, it tastes like juice and can be consumed rapidly with complete and utter disregard for the way you would feel the next morning. Proceed with caution, but enjoy thoroughly!

**This is a make ahead recipe as it needs to chill overnight**

Sangria

1 20 oz can pineapple tidbits, undrained
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 lemon, cut into wedges
1 orange, cut into wedges
1 bottle red wine, any variety
2 shots gin
Splash orange juice
1 10 oz. container frozen strawberries, with juice, thawed
2 cups lemon lime soda

In a large pitcher, add pineapple. Squeeze lime juice from wedges into pineapple, toss squeezed wedges into the pitcher. Repeat with lemon and orange. Add red wine. Stir. Add gin and orange juice. Stir. Cover top of pitcher tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate over night. Right before serving, add strawberries and lemon lime soda. Serve over ice or on its own. Don’t forget to fill the glasses with some of the delicious wine soaked fruit! You may want to double this recipe. It goes fast!